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ESV 642

1988 Wolseley 4/44

Maroon Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,916 mi
Last recorded42,916 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESV 642
MakeWolseley
Model4/44
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 42,916 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 5 May 2011 42,573 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 42,281 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,935 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 41,927 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 41,708 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 41,014 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 40,449 miles

tyre side walls starting TO CRACK

How Reliable is the Wolseley 4/44?

Based on 683 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19
brake binding 18
brake recording little or no effort 15
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ESV 642 is a 1988 Wolseley 4/44 in Maroon with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Wolseley 4/44 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ESV 642, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Wolseley 4/44 typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 38 years old, this Wolseley 4/44 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ESV 642 registered?

ESV 642 is a 1988 Wolseley 4/44, first registered on 20 April 1988.

Is ESV 642 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESV 642 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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